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Ship's Knees Inn

3.0 star property
3-star beach B&B near Cape Cod Beaches

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Room, Private Bathroom (Ocean View Apartment-1 bedroom) | Private kitchen
Ocean View King Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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186 Beach Rd, Orleans, MA, 02643
  • Nauset Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Nauset Inlet
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Skaket Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, Private Bathroom (King Bedroom Nauset Suite)

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Suite, Private Bathroom (King Bedroom Nauset Suite)

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Private Bathroom (Twin Bedroom) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room, Private Bathroom (Twin Bedroom)

  • 165 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room, Private Bathroom (Superior Queen Bedroom)

  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ocean View King Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Ocean View King Room

  • 285 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room, Private Bathroom (Standard King Bedroom)

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Private Bathroom (Petite Queen Bedroom) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room, Private Bathroom (Petite Queen Bedroom)

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Ocean View Apartment-1 bedroom)

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room, Private Bathroom (Ocean View Apartment-1 bedroom)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King (Twin) room #5 | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

King (Twin) room #5

  • 165 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Private Bathroom (Petite Queen Bedroom #12) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room, Private Bathroom (Petite Queen Bedroom #12)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room, Private Bathroom (Petite Queen Bedroom #11)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Superior King Room #14)

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room, Private Bathroom (Superior King Room #14)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Private Bathroom (Petite Queen Bedroom #15) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room, Private Bathroom (Petite Queen Bedroom #15)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Deluxe Queen Bedroom #8)

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room, Private Bathroom (Deluxe Queen Bedroom #8)

  • 139 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room, Private Bathroom (Deluxe Queen Bedroom #2)

  • 183 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room, Private Bathroom (Deluxe King Bedroom #4)

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Deluxe Queen Bedroom #9)

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room, Private Bathroom (Deluxe Queen Bedroom #9)

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, Private Bathroom (Deluxe King Bedroom #16) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room, Private Bathroom (Deluxe King Bedroom #16)

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Orleans

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this East Orleans B&B, you'll find Cape Cod Beaches and Nauset Beach. Nauset Inlet and Jonathan Young Windmill are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Nauset Beach - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nauset Inlet - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Rock Harbor Beach - 9 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Skaket Beach - 11 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Ocean Edge Golf Club - 14 min drive - 7.4 miles

Getting around

  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hot Chocolate Sparrow - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Knack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hog Island Beer Co. - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cooke's Seafood - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Ship's Knees Inn

3-star beach B&B near Cape Cod Beaches
Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Ship's Knees Inn. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This 3-star Orleans bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1820
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Ship's Knees Inn offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with MP3 docking stations and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 45-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Orleans bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 45-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - C0013492240
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The tax ID number is C0013492240. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Guests should be aware that a dog resides at this property.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Ship's Knees Inn.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Ship's Knees Inn to the airport?

Ship's Knees Inn is 23.2 mi (34-min drive) away from the Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ship's Knees Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ship's Knees Inn.

How close is Ship's Knees Inn to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is a short 8-minute walk from Cape Cod Beaches and 10-minute walk from Nauset Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ship's Knees Inn offer free breakfast?

Ship's Knees Inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 8 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Ship's Knees Inn?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Ship's Knees Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ship's Knees Inn?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Ship's Knees Inn have a pool?

Ship's Knees Inn features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Ship's Knees Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Ship's Knees Inn to downtown Orleans?

Ship's Knees Inn is 2.4 mi away from Orleans.

Ship's Knees Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nancy

Traveled with family
The property is beautiful and well kept. I liked that.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay near beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely place to stay. Throughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sadie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ship’s Knees Inn is a beautiful property run by lovely people. We truly enjoyed both patios for breakfast and nighttime fun around the fire pit; the excellent pool at the end of hot days; and the fresh and well-kept grounds (flowers everywhere.) The only reason this isn't a 5-star review is the significant drawbacks of our very tiny room: the bed was a super uncomfortable big marshmallow (we didn't sleep well during our entire visit); the walls were embarrassingly thin; and it was dark throughout the day. This room might best be used as a storage area; certainly not worth the cost. In any case we'd return to this Inn and request a better room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Marie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A relaxing spot close to beaches and good restaurants. Great breakfast bar, good healthy selections. Staff were friendly and responsive. Room was very small and dark, bed too soft for our backs but overall a pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig, WEST WARWICK

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely little inn about a quarter mile from the Atlantic Ocean. They have a wonderful continental breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The level of the upkeep of property and structure by the owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful stay I had! The property is beautiful and clearly well cared-for, and a short walk from the beach. It’s nestled into a quiet part of the town which is what I was looking for. The owners are accessible, friendly, and very helpful. It was so easy to follow the instructions for contactless check-in and check-out. The breakfast spread was simple but satisfying, just what I needed. My room was small but the furniture was arranged very nicely to make the most of it. My two complaints are: first, the room often felt damp despite the AC, though that’s likely explained by the orientation of that room in particular and the weather that week; and teeny tiny bugs invited themselves in by the window two nights of my stay—again, likely due to the orientation of the room and the damp weather. Neither of these issues prevented me from thoroughly enjoying my stay. I will absolutely look to stay there again next time I come out!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very kind and attentive, fresh homemade snacks and breakfast and delicious hot coffee was provided in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Oleg

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in & out. Everything is as advertised. Clean, great location for beach walking distance. Owners Peter & Denise go out of their way to make you feel welcome!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rich, CT

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel with easy access to Nauset beach. Very friendly staff and super safe approach to Covid safety.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful, tasteful and close to beautiful beach

With Covid-19 restrictions in place the stay was a bit different. I appreciated the extra precautions taken to provide a safe and quaint time. The place is charming and the grounds are beautiful. Beach is short walk away and is very nice. It’s peaceful and worth the trip
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn was in excellent shape for its age. Peter the owner went out of his way to make sure we enjoyed our stay. Had a delightful two nights. Definitely would return. Cathy and Dan N.Y.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is a gift. So close to the most wonderful places on the Cape. Their property is charming and so lovingly maintained. The breakfast is fab fab fab. So inspirational that I’m even doing breakfasts for friends based on her recipes. Loved being there in a storm, love a good storm. I’m a Cape Codder. Will be coming here for years to come. Must share our secret garden with others.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property is beautifully maintained and conveniently located. Breakfast was lovely and the bed was comfortable. Every inch of space was maximized to provide a comfortable yet cozy stay. The grounds were beautifully manicured, and the staff was attentive to our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to Nauset Beach. Room clean, comfortable, quiet. Breakfast was excellent, several good choices. Staff friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019